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Portland police announce arrests after lengthy investigation into copper wire thefts

Thefts of copper from a traffic light contributed to a crash that killed a motorcyclist in December and left a stretch of I-84 in the...

Asbestos exposure closes Trader Joe’s in Southeast Portland

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said it's responding to an issue at the Cesar Chavez Boulevard location on Wednesday. PORTLAND, Ore. — The...

Oregon Senate passes bill raising state’s lodging tax to fund wildlife recovery

The bill passed with bipartisan support, despite fierce resistance from the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association and other business groups. PORTLAND, Ore. — A...

Sheridan Fruit Co. closing its doors after more than a century

The 110-year-old local grocery store announced it will close this Friday after struggling for years to keep the shelves stocked. PORTLAND, Ore. — A...

Creator of Oregon theme park Enchanted Forest has died, family says

Roger Tofte started building what would become the Enchanted Forest theme park in 1964. He passed away Friday at age 96. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

James Beard Public Market’s place in downtown Portland takes shape in new renderings

The public market is still slated to open in 2027, and the new look can be credited to some happy discoveries made during demolition of...

Alpenrose will close Clackamas butter plant, company confirms, wrapping up Oregon presence

The company bought Larsen's Creamery in 2022 to make private label butter and sour cream. That operation is now coming to an end. CLACKAMAS,...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek names former Republican lawmaker to head new ‘Prosperity Council’

Tim Knopp led Republicans in the Oregon Senate through a 2023 walkout that cost him reelection. Now, he's working under the governor to grow the...

Legacy providers vote to ratify first contract, capping nearly month-long strike

Dozens of advanced practice providers at Legacy Health went on strike starting Dec. 2. Now those striking workers have voted to accept a deal. ...

Despite recent spate of layoffs, Oregon predicts 6% job growth within the decade

The Oregon Employment Department projected Thursday that total employment will grow by 141,000 jobs between 2024 and 2034. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's overall employment...

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